Job Announcement: Keio Academic Director 2026

The Academic Director is responsible for overseeing the Keio/W&M Cross-Cultural Collaboration Program

Tentative Program Dates: August 4th – August 18th, 2026

The Global Education Office (GEO) at the Reves Center is currently accepting applications for a position that oversees the academic and logistical administration of the Keio/W&M Cross-Cultural Collaboration, a program centered on experiential learning which allows both Japanese and American students to study questions of cultural difference and national identity.

Position Description

The Academic Director is responsible for overseeing the Keio/W&M Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Program both academically and logistically, ensuring the quality and continued development of this
established and successful program. Beginning with the Spring 2026 semester, the Academic Director’s main duties will include:

assisting in the selection of Classroom Instructors (CIs), who lead classroom discussions, review
work produced in the classroom, and participate in afternoon and evening activities
recruiting, interviewing, and selecting Peer Assistants (PAs), who work individually with the
small teams of Japanese students to assist them with their projects and daily activities.

The Academic Director will plan and hold an orientation session for PAs and CIs, and produce a tentative schedule for guest speakers, activities, and excursions. This work will be supported by staff from the Global Education Office at the Reves Center.

The Academic Director is in charge of the general welfare of the Keio students, overall supervision of
professional and student staff, the coordination of all academic, social and cultural programming for Keio students, and for the financial administration of the program.

In addition, the Academic Director will manage:

Staffing & Supervision:

Visit American Studies and/or Japanese language courses to recruit PAs
Interview and select PAs
Participate in interviews of CI candidates; assist in the selection of CIs
Contact American Studies faculty and doctoral students about lecture topics and schedule
Coordinate planning for curricular and extra-curricular activities
Plan and implement a half-day training session for PAs and CIs before the end of Spring semester
Oversee CIs and PAs job duties; assist CIs and PAs with the execution of job duties if necessary;
ensure feedback and grades of Keio students are submitted
Ensure CIs and PAs follow W&M policies and procedures at all times during the program
Be on-call 24/7 once the program begins and manage the day-to-day operations of the program
Consult with prior faculty, if necessary
Consult with Global Education Office staff or the GEO Associate Director as needed
NOTE: In case of emergency, GEO staff are available 24/7

Logistics:

Create program schedule
Coordinate with various W&M offices and the Reves Center about classrooms, equipment, etc.
Determine room assignments and coordinate with Conference Services and Woodlands Hotel
Plan academic program
Maintain regular contact about logistical matters with the GEO Keio Program Coordinator
Create master program schedule
Confirm extracurricular activities during the program (e.g. free days)
Arrange van driving course for CIs
Set up student email accounts through W&M
Confirm airport pick-up and drop-off with Oleta; confirm transportation to D.C. and from D.C.
(GEO Keio Program Coordinator will make reservations and payments)
Contact religious organizations in advance and update information and directions if necessary for Sunday excursion or for panel discussion
Maintain supplies for the program
Manage W&M state vehicle keys, gas receipts, and maintenance during the program

Program Development

Revise and update handbooks for Program staff
Revise and update program handbook to be sent to Keio
Revise handouts, generate name tags, roommate lists etc.
Meet with GEO staff after completion of the program to debrief and evaluate
Update the planning guide if necessary

Financial Administration

Maintain and track program receipts
Manage financial expenditures

JOB REQUIREMENT:

Current W&M graduate student (must be returning in Fall 2026). Previous experience with organizing and leading group programs preferred but not required.
Successful candidates should possess demonstrable leadership skills, strong organizational abilities, commitment to supporting the needs of students, staff, and faculty, ability to work independently, and a strong interest in cross-cultural and/or international education.
Preference given to applicants, who previously worked with the program and have close connections to W&M American Studies faculty.
*NOTE: The Academic Director lives with the students in program housing

COMPENSATION: $8,750

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you have any questions about this position, please email [[nlewis,Nasha Lewis]].

To apply, please send the following documents to the attention of Nasha Lewis, Associate Director of
Global Education at the Reves Center:

Letter of application
Current resume or CV
List of 3 professional references with their title, email address, and telephone number

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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